Staff Nurse

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced nurse for their Out of Hours Urgent Community Response team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes across Pennine Lancashire. Candidates must possess a professional qualification as RGN and a full UK driving licence. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team focused on patient-centered care, with professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Experience of community working and adaptability to service needs.
• Clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Visit several patients daily in their own homes.
• Provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients.
• Offer holistic assessment and care planning.

Skills

Community Nursing

Patient Assessment

Wound Management

Care Planning

Education

Professional qualification: RGN

Job description

Overview

The Out of Hours Urgent Community Response (OOH UCR) team provides urgent community nursing across Pennine Lancashire (East Lancashire & Blackburn with Darwen) overnight, combining services previously delivered by District Nursing and Intensive Home Support. The post holder will contribute a high level of skilled nursing care in patients 0homes, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, to support our 24-hour nursing service. The team operates across Burnley General Hospital and St Ives House, Blackburn. The role requires professional practice in line with the NMC Code and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care. Initial training will occur during the day to enable effective night-shift work.

We are seeking nurses with a commitment to evidence-based care and a strong desire to build a career in Community Nursing. A 12-month post-reg may be desirable. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential. The post holder will assist the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in coordinating and delivering care in line with national and local guidance.

Responsibilities

• You will visit several patients daily in their own homes.
• You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs.
• Provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning.
• You will be expected to provide wound management, health promotion, medicines management, and end of life care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional qualification: RGN. Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of community working and the ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently.
• Clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

Desirable criteria

• Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Nurse; appropriate UK professional registration.

About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Our vision is to be recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We deliver high-quality services to the East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen communities and employ thousands of staff who are dedicated to patient care. The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a policy to ensure patient and staff safety and a respectful workplace.

Equality and Recruitment Information

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to encouraging diversity in our workforce. Appointments will be made on merit. Please note that salary information reflects full-time hours; part-time appointments are pro-rated. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting is conducted against the essential criteria for the post.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): Any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The Trust may charge candidates for DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.